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DE51 TFV

2001 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 TFV
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 59,970 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive jacking damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear chassis corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle bushes split

coolant leak on engine

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,386 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,288 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,887 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,396 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,508 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 21,463 miles

Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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DE51 TFV is a 2001 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE51 TFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 TFV registered?

DE51 TFV is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is DE51 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 TFV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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